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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,594.52, 630,153.66 and 265,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,594.52, 630,153.66 and 265,615.96 is: 366,580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,594.52 : 630,153.66 = 265,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,594.52/630,153.66 = 265,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,594.52x = 630,153.66 × 265,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,594.52x = 167,378,869,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,378,869,348.41/456,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,580.99

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